Hope Harbor Series by Karla Doyle

Liana has been dreaming of being more than friends with Miles since they were teenagers. At 5’7”, Miles may not be a tall guy, but when they finally have their long overdue first date, he definitely doesn’t fall short in the steam department. They’ve been best friends since kindergarten. When life throws a curveball, they’re suddenly small-town business partners... moreLiana has been dreaming of being more than friends with Miles since they were teenagers. At 5’7”, Miles may not be a tall guy, but when they finally have their long overdue first date, he definitely doesn’t fall short in the steam department. They’ve been best friends since kindergarten. When life throws a curveball, they’re suddenly small-town business partners. Is there room for them to have it all, or will they lose everything they’ve spent a lifetime building?* A small town, best friends to lovers, sweet and steamy short romance * less

When a bullheaded cattle rancher butts heads with the town’s sassy new veterinarian, the weather in Pecan Falls, Texas isn't the only thing that’s scorching hot…AINSLEYWhen my secret relationship with a veterinary colleague becomes the biggest mistake of my life, I jump at the opportunity for a fresh start, even though it’s sixteen hundred miles from the only home I’ve ever known. I expect a bit of culture shock when I trade my Canadian roots for the chance to turn over a new leaf in Texas... moreWhen a bullheaded cattle rancher butts heads with the town’s sassy new veterinarian, the weather in Pecan Falls, Texas isn't the only thing that’s scorching hot…AINSLEYWhen my secret relationship with a veterinary colleague becomes the biggest mistake of my life, I jump at the opportunity for a fresh start, even though it’s sixteen hundred miles from the only home I’ve ever known. I expect a bit of culture shock when I trade my Canadian roots for the chance to turn over a new leaf in Texas. I think I’m prepared—until I meet a hotter-than-Texas-in-July cowboy on my first day of the job.Beckett Stone thinks I should drop everything to cater to his ranch’s needs. Since he’s one of the clinic’s biggest accounts, he’s not wrong. I have to be professional, but the infuriating, grumpy, cowboy is a Texas-sized test of my nice Canadian manners. But after our initial butting of heads, I get to see the big heart beneath his gruff exterior. Then Beckett becomes a test of my one and only rule—do not mix business with pleasure. Failing this test could ruin everything, or be the best mistake of my life… less

* an older woman/younger man, steamy instalove novella *LAURAWhen my son asks if I’ll rent the spare bedroom to his new friend from work, I figure, why not? The house is too quiet since my twenty-five-year-old baby moved out. I never thought I’d miss the sounds of video games, but apparently, I do.But that’s not the background noise I get when Hudson moves in. Turns out, my son’s coworker isn’t a likeminded gaming geek. Hudson doesn’t play video games. He works out. A lot... more* an older woman/younger man, steamy instalove novella *LAURAWhen my son asks if I’ll rent the spare bedroom to his new friend from work, I figure, why not? The house is too quiet since my twenty-five-year-old baby moved out. I never thought I’d miss the sounds of video games, but apparently, I do.But that’s not the background noise I get when Hudson moves in. Turns out, my son’s coworker isn’t a likeminded gaming geek. Hudson doesn’t play video games. He works out. A lot.Now my house is filled with the masculine grunting of a very fit, very handsome, younger man who owns shirts, but isn’t inclined to wear them. Ditto for pants.Everywhere I turn in my tiny house, Hudson is there. Flexing. Smirking. Smoldering.I can’t resist looking at him. Or using him for inspiration while I write my current romance novel. Fantasizing about him when I’m lying in my bed.He’s my tenant. My son’s coworker. A man fifteen years younger than me. Hudson is fodder for my mind, but that’s all he can be…until he comes into my room one night, and puts every fantasy I’ve had to shame.It’s only temporary. No one ever has to know…HUDSONHouse hunting is a slow process, and hotel living sucks, so I jump at the opportunity to temporarily rent a room from my coworker’s mother. I’m told the place is cheap, clean, and the woman is easy to get along with. Perfect.What the guy at the next desk doesn’t tell me? That his mom is ten-out-of-ten hot. Single. And sexual, if the sounds seeping through the paper-thin wall separating our bedrooms are any indication.I’m not an impulsive guy, but a man has his limits. Being perpetually hard around her, hearing her moan every night—it’s more than I can take. So I make a move. A big one. And it pays off, in the best ways possible.Our chemistry is red hot. We connect outside the bedroom, too. I’m only supposed to be here temporarily, but now that I’m lying next to Laura every night, I may never want to leave…* a Hope Harbor series romance * less

When Dev sees his missing dog in an online advertisement for pet clothing, his only goal is to get his dog back...until he meets the dog's new owner.Sometimes, you have to let your heart off the leash...* an instalove romance * ESMEJust when I think my life’s finally on the upswing, an angry stranger marches into my shop and demands I hand over my dog. The dog I rescued from certain death in a roadside ditch. The dog that rescued my soul, then inspired me to create Doggy Style, my new business... moreWhen Dev sees his missing dog in an online advertisement for pet clothing, his only goal is to get his dog back...until he meets the dog's new owner.Sometimes, you have to let your heart off the leash...* an instalove romance * ESMEJust when I think my life’s finally on the upswing, an angry stranger marches into my shop and demands I hand over my dog. The dog I rescued from certain death in a roadside ditch. The dog that rescued my soul, then inspired me to create Doggy Style, my new business. Mr. Angry From the City insists my dog is his dog. He demands to take Angel back. Over my roll-over-and-play-dead body. I’d tell Dev to march his infuriating and handsome you-know-what out of my shop and never come back, except…Angel loves him. Like, can’t get enough of him, loves him. So I let him stay in my tiny, one-bedroom apartment, to spend time with Angel while we sort things out. That’s all it should be, only…I quickly learn why my dog loves him. He’s as sweet as he is handsome. And when I see his mostly naked body sprawled on my too-short-for-him couch, my dog isn’t the only creature in the room desperate to sit on Dev’s lap. DEVSomebody stole my dog six months ago. I haven’t given up searching, but my hopes dwindle with every “hey, is this is your dog?” picture my coworker flashes in my face. Until the day the apricot poodle in the picture is my dog, in a social media ad for doggy clothing. I don’t know how the pretty brunette in the photo got my dog, but I’m going to find out, then bring Angel home, where she belongs. That’s my plan until I’m face-to-face with Esme. She’s spirited, compassionate, and loves Angel as much as I do. I won’t take her dog and I won’t give mine up. Esme thinks one of us has to lose, but every minute we’re together, the more I’m sure this isn’t a doggy custody dispute, it’s a game of hearts—and we’re both going to win.Author's This book contains mention of grief from parent loss that occurs before the story begins.LOVE AT FIRST BARK When it comes to love, everybody has hard limits. Lines that can't be crossed. Boxes that must be ticked. For the heroes and heroines in this series, there's just one limit, line, and "Love me, love my dog." (or dogs!)Join fifteen of your favorite romance authors for stories that’ll tug on your heart, tickle your funny bone, and heat up your Kindle! It’s more than puppy love for these couples, it's love at first bark! less

Book synopsis coming soon!* an instalove short romance *MOUNTAIN RIDGE RESORT SERIESSummer is the season for love at Mountain Ridge Resort! Pack your bags and get ready to have the time of your life at this charming, lakeside resort nestled in the Virginia mountains. This summer, our guests are getting much more than they expect, when what starts as a summer getaway ends in love and happily-ever-after! Your reservation is confirmed... moreBook synopsis coming soon!* an instalove short romance *MOUNTAIN RIDGE RESORT SERIESSummer is the season for love at Mountain Ridge Resort! Pack your bags and get ready to have the time of your life at this charming, lakeside resort nestled in the Virginia mountains. This summer, our guests are getting much more than they expect, when what starts as a summer getaway ends in love and happily-ever-after! Your reservation is confirmed. Check in today, and join some of your favorite romance authors for 25 unforgettable, steamy, summer love stories. less

When her friends choose skiing in Colorado for their annual girls’ holiday trip, Krista has to think on her feet to avoid setting foot on the mountaintop. What can a girl who’s afraid of heights do to ensure she stays put in the lodge? Fake a broken leg, of course. There’s plenty to do inside—such as making some very merry memories with the hot guy at the bar... moreWhen her friends choose skiing in Colorado for their annual girls’ holiday trip, Krista has to think on her feet to avoid setting foot on the mountaintop. What can a girl who’s afraid of heights do to ensure she stays put in the lodge? Fake a broken leg, of course. There’s plenty to do inside—such as making some very merry memories with the hot guy at the bar. When one night stretches into every night, their fling feels like it could be the start of something bigger than the Rocky Mountains, except Hayden is a ski instructor, and Krista has been telling a white lie this Christmas…* an instalove holiday romance * less

Kelly Horne and Adeline Mission have been best friends since the third grade. Yes, he thinks she's pretty. And hot. Smart. Funny. But they're buds. Roommates. End of story. Until he opens a package delivered to his house without checking the name on the label, and finds Addie has ordered a vibrating cock ring for some guy who doesn't deserve her, because no guy does. There's a gift receipt in the box, meaning she intends to give the sex toy to somebody for Christmas...in 12 days... moreKelly Horne and Adeline Mission have been best friends since the third grade. Yes, he thinks she's pretty. And hot. Smart. Funny. But they're buds. Roommates. End of story. Until he opens a package delivered to his house without checking the name on the label, and finds Addie has ordered a vibrating cock ring for some guy who doesn't deserve her, because no guy does. There's a gift receipt in the box, meaning she intends to give the sex toy to somebody for Christmas...in 12 days. 12 days to undo a lifetime of "just friends". 12 days to change the name she writes on that gift tag. 12 days to win the girl he just realized has always been the one for him.* * *A Hope Harbor small-town, friends-to-lovers, light & fluffy, Christmas romance! less

Pulling a fan onstage during the concert is just part of the show, until the jaded rockstar meets the muse he wasn’t looking for…JAGGERThe media calls me “Jaded Jagger” and they’re not wrong. I wasn’t just a rising star, I was the rock industry’s sunshine from the moment I debuted, and that instant mega-stardom put me on center stage, 24/7. Money, fame, women… Anything I want is mine for the taking, and I’ve taken plenty. It’s all disposable... morePulling a fan onstage during the concert is just part of the show, until the jaded rockstar meets the muse he wasn’t looking for…JAGGERThe media calls me “Jaded Jagger” and they’re not wrong. I wasn’t just a rising star, I was the rock industry’s sunshine from the moment I debuted, and that instant mega-stardom put me on center stage, 24/7. Money, fame, women… Anything I want is mine for the taking, and I’ve taken plenty. It’s all disposable. Things stop mattering when you have the world at your feet. When all you have to do is show up, and whatever you want is automatically yours.That’s how I assume it’ll be when I pull a gorgeous brunette onstage during a concert. It’s part of the gig. The crowd loves it, and the female fans I choose are always very grateful after the show. They don’t call it a backstage pass for nothing.Only…something’s different tonight. Every cell in my being lights up the instant I take the brunette’s hand. When I sing my chart-topping rock ballad to her, the words have meaning. She’s different. Special. Important. I don’t know how, but I know. There’s a connection. I don’t just want to bury myself in Maria’s hot body, I want to lose myself in her. When the music ends, she disappears into the crowd instead of going backstage. But our song isn’t over. I didn’t believe in muses—or love at first sight—until this woman. Now that I’ve found her, I’m not letting her get away.* a love-at-first-sight, rockstar, short romance * less

A small town, blue collar, older woman/younger man, over the top, steamy instalove romance with a guaranteed Happily Ever After!COOPERIn a small town, there are certain things you can count on. Change is slow coming and even slower to be accepted. Friends, family, and neighbors are always close by to have your back if you need it. And someone’s always in your business.I’ve never had to worry about any of those things... moreA small town, blue collar, older woman/younger man, over the top, steamy instalove romance with a guaranteed Happily Ever After!COOPERIn a small town, there are certain things you can count on. Change is slow coming and even slower to be accepted. Friends, family, and neighbors are always close by to have your back if you need it. And someone’s always in your business.I’ve never had to worry about any of those things. Nothing to see here, folks, just a thirty-five-year-old plumber working hard, keeping his nose clean and his dirty desires safely out of gossip range. Until a gorgeous redhead buys the house next door…* * *For adult audiences 18+GOOD WITH HIS HANDS SeriesWhether they're construction workers, carpenters, roofers, plumbers, welders, mechanics, electricians, factory machinists, metalworkers, trash collectors, cement workers, movers, heavy-equipment operators, tow truck drivers, oil rig workers, or canoe builders, these blue-collar heroes all have in two things in They’re good with their hands, and they’re not afraid to get dirty. Really, really dirty.Join your favorite instalove authors for 15 steamy love stories featuring blue-collar men who work hard and fall hard when they meet the women who steal their hearts. less

They agreed to a hot summer fling. Falling in love wasn't part of the deal.ADAMFresh out of a bitter divorce, I jump at the opportunity to sublet my friend’s rental in a sleepy, lakeside town. Happily-ever-after isn’t my deal, I know that now. Four weeks in solo mode will reset my priorities to business, where they should have been all along.That plan changes when I catch my pretty neighbor spying on me while I work out. Sparks fly when I accidentally see her naked... moreThey agreed to a hot summer fling. Falling in love wasn't part of the deal.ADAMFresh out of a bitter divorce, I jump at the opportunity to sublet my friend’s rental in a sleepy, lakeside town. Happily-ever-after isn’t my deal, I know that now. Four weeks in solo mode will reset my priorities to business, where they should have been all along.That plan changes when I catch my pretty neighbor spying on me while I work out. Sparks fly when I accidentally see her naked. Suddenly, my stay in the quiet, slow-paced town has the potential to be a lot more exciting and a lot less solitary…if Allison accepts my proposal.ALLISONA year after dumping my cheating, former high-school sweetheart, my heart has finally healed. I may never find true love, but I’m ready to move forward. When the combination of my meddlesome best friend, unbelievably poor timing, and exceptionally bad balance leads to an embarrassing naked encounter with the attractive man renting my neighbor’s cottage, I have a choice: Hole up in my house to avoid him, or accept Adam’s invitation to be neighbors with benefits for the duration of his stay in Hope Harbor.Technically, he’s old enough to be my father, but he’s the furthest thing from it. This is the perfect summer fling, until my heart wants more… less

When the one woman not interested in going home with Anthony is the only one he wants, it’s last call for this Casanova…* a short instalove romance *ANTHONYI’m back in Hope Harbor, the little town I can’t stay away from, for my buddy’s wedding to the love of his life. They’re perfect together. I’m happy for them, but that kind of relationship isn’t in my wheelhouse. Not anymore. Everything changes once there’s a picture of you holding an oversized check splashed across the internet... moreWhen the one woman not interested in going home with Anthony is the only one he wants, it’s last call for this Casanova…* a short instalove romance *ANTHONYI’m back in Hope Harbor, the little town I can’t stay away from, for my buddy’s wedding to the love of his life. They’re perfect together. I’m happy for them, but that kind of relationship isn’t in my wheelhouse. Not anymore. Everything changes once there’s a picture of you holding an oversized check splashed across the internet. When it’s public knowledge you won the lottery and have ten million in the bank, everybody wants a piece of you.Been there, got burned, and have the scorch marks to prove it. Money’s not the only thing I keep locked up now. My heart’s in the vault too. But there’s one piece of me I’ve been happy to share since then, and it’s guaranteed to satisfy. Looking for a good time? I’m your man. Just don’t look for more. That’s the rule. Or it was, until I met Mya.Hope Harbor is full of gorgeous fish happy to hop on my hook anytime I’m in town. Too bad the only one I want doesn’t fall for my lines, and has no interest in my pole. Pretty sure she’d be happy if I took a long walk off the end of the short pier and never resurfaced.The more Mya pushes me away, the more I want to reel her in. The truth is—I’m the one who’s hooked. And one night together is all it takes to know I never want to be released.Author's Note:Last Call Casanova takes place one year after Dad Bod Wingman ends, and features characters who appeared in that book in secondary roles. It isn't necessary to read Dad Bod Wingman before reading Last Call Casanova, but the author thinks you'll get maximum enjoyment from the story if you do. less